Experienced Accountant

Do you value working for a progressive, locally grown business who support their staff, clients and community? HQB will tick all of your boxes and more! Wherever you are on your career journey, we would love to meet with you to discuss your goals and aspirations and how we can help you achieve we add to your life:Internal mentor program to provide you with the pathway for development and growthAnnual performance appraisals including salary reviews and bonusesPotential future internal progressions with salary expectations currently exceeding $140KFlexible working from home arrangements after successful probationary period Financial incentives for referring and retaining clientsFinancial assistance and exam leave for those looking to further their studies to become Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Practising Accountants (CPA)In house and external training to continue developing your skills and knowledge on a weekly basis, assisting with CPD requirements Annual team building days to ensure our positive and supportive team culture is always at the forefront of our decisionsWeekly 'Friday Drinks' to stay connected with your colleaguesRegular social staff club activities and events, including birthday celebrations, and an annual staff Christmas partyStrong community involvement supporting local events and activities, including monthly Mufti days to raise money for charities and fundraisersOur Organisation:HQB Accountants Auditors Advisors are a privately owned firm that have been serving the Coffs Coast and beyond for over 69 years. HQB have grown to become a leading partner to regional businesses from Cairns to Victoria, but our roots are still firmly in our community. As a local accounting firm, HQB supports a wide range of events, clubs and initiatives to help build a stronger, more vibrant community.Working with HQB gives you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and vibrant team. Our staff are provided with the opportunity to work across all branches of accounting including tax, audit, superannuation and business advice. We offer ongoing professional development, internal and external training, along with long-term career growth opportunities. We also offer financial incentives and study leave for those looking to further their studies to become Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Practising Accountants (CPA).Your role:We are currently seeking a motivated, confident and talented individual to join our well-established team in a full-time accountant role. Salary will be negotiated based on the applicants experience and skills.Responsibilities include:Efficient and accurate data entry including the functions of:Bank reconciliationsProcessing accounts payable and accounts receivablePreparation and issuing of invoicesProcessing payroll and maintaining employee recordsRecording financial transactions of a business in bookkeeping software, spreadsheets or databasesDevelop and maintain the chart of accountsDebtor managementProvide accurate, timely and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information including identifying and addressing any irregularitiesIntroducing and maintaining new and existing accounting systems/softwaresPreparation of Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity statementsPreparation of Income Tax Returns And Financial StatementsLiaise and meet with clientsMaintaining internal control systemsManage own time recording to client filesParticipate in weekly accountant/team training sessions including discussion, research & presentationThe successful candidate will have:Experience in a similar roleStrong sense of time management and organisational skillsOutstanding problem solving abilities with exceptional attention to detailHigh-level written communication skills including ability to prepare correspondence for clients and third partiesExcellent verbal communication skills with the ability to deal with clients in a professional mannerDemonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding client and practice informationDemonstrated organisational skills to multi task, work autonomously and with little supervision, prioritise work, take initiative, demonstrate flexibility and work under pressure with adherence to deadlinesDemonstrated ability of working with computers including Microsoft Office products and applications.Experience with accounting software programs (including but not limited to Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks) is not required, although highly desirable.  Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an accountant? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr